In New York City, home health and hospice care workers are essential to the wellbeing of some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. From elderly patients to those requiring end-of-life care, the people these workers serve depend on them for critical support. Yet, the demanding nature of their roles, exposure to infectious diseases, physically strenuous tasks, and constant contact with fragile patients, makes it crucial that home health and hospice staff remain in top health themselves.
This is where on-site employee screening comes in. By making health screenings more accessible and convenient, these services are transforming the way home care and hospice providers operate. For both employees and employers, on-site screenings offer a fast, efficient way to ensure compliance with DOH and OSHA while also protecting the health of both workers and patients.
The Importance of Occupational Health Services in Home Care and Hospice
For those working in home health and hospice, occupational health services are a lifeline. Staff in these industries face unique risks due to their daily exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials. Pre-employment testing, combined with annual compliance exams, ensures that workers are fit to handle the demands of their roles while safeguarding patient safety.
Mobile Health offers comprehensive occupational health services specifically tailored to the home care and hospice sectors. These services help providers comply with regulatory requirements from agencies like the Department of Health (DOH) while protecting employees from on-the-job risks. From physical exams to drug tests, tuberculosis (TB) screenings, to respirator fit testing, and more, these services play a key role in reducing healthcare-associated infections and keeping patients safe.
Without proper employee screening, the risks increase dramatically. Infectious diseases could spread unchecked, among workers, patients, and then the broader population at large. Additionally, undetected conditions could impact a worker’s ability to perform physically demanding tasks, leading to injury or compromised patient care. This is why on-site employee screening is an invaluable asset for home health and hospice providers.
The Benefits of On-Site Employee Screening
On-site employee screening is reshaping how healthcare providers approach workforce health management. Previously, employees had to travel to clinics or labs for their health screenings, taking valuable time away from patient care. Now, with on-site health screenings, Mobile Health brings the services directly to the workplace, offering unmatched convenience and efficiency.
Some of the key benefits of on-site screenings include:
- Efficiency: Mobile Health’s on-site teams can screen multiple employees at once, right at the employer’s location. Using any suitable space, such as a breakroom or parking lot, our clinical staff perform all necessary tests — physical exams, TB screenings, and more. This minimizes downtime and helps your staff return to their essential work quickly.
- Faster Hiring and Compliance: For home care and hospice providers, quick turnaround times for employee health screenings are essential. With Mobile Health’s on-site employee screening, you can speed up the hiring process by getting some results instantly and others in less than 48 hours on average. Fast compliance means you can onboard new staff quickly and maintain a steady workforce to meet patient demand.
- Cost Savings: Consolidating all your occupational health services to one provider, like Mobile Health, can unlock significant savings for your organization. By reducing travel time for employees and eliminating the need to schedule individual clinic appointments, on-site screenings help lower costs and improve overall efficiency.
By providing access to a wide range of screenings, including respirator fit testing, physical exams, drug tests, and vaccinations, right at your workplace, on-site employee screening helps home care and hospice providers meet their regulatory requirements while protecting the health and safety of their teams.
Ready to transform the way you handle health screenings for your home health or hospice team? Contact Mobile Health to learn more about our customized on-site employee screening services.
